Find Some Joy Today

"I hope you find some joy in your Friday" was how a friend ended an email to me last night. I like that. I hope to find some joy today. I hope to find joy every day.
I can't remember who came up with the idea of a joy list but I remember reading about it years ago. It's just a quick list of the things that make you smile at the moment. So here's my joy list for today:
The companionable silence of lying next to my husband of 26 years as I do my morning stretch
The dog curled up at my feet

Cool breeze in morning's light
A juicy peach, fresh from the orchard
Memories of Girl Scout day camp
Planned escape from cube farm: Walking in the woods at lunch time
The sound of the ocean
Chats on the phone with my sister
Laughing with my friends
My playlist
This is the day that The Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. - Psalm 118:24
Here is a post about joy lists. What's on your joy list? Send me a comment with a few items from your list or email me . I'd love to share your joy.
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Open House with The Artist Sat. Oct 20 1-3 PM

Fairway Village Mobile Homes 1100 S. Belcher Rd. Unit 280 Come join The Living Hope Women’s Ministry’s October event. There will be an opportunity to browse and shop. Many handcrafted items available including jewelry, paintings, etched glass, pottery etc. It will be a casual and relaxing time with light refreshments and lively conversation. Start your Christmas shopping early or buy yourself a gift—maybe both. Meet Vivian, a friend of Gert’s Kitchen and show your support. Credit cards accepted. Prices start around $10 and up and are competitive with or better than local boutiques. The items pictured here are just a few samples. Come see what else is available. For those who wish to carpool together, we will have a drop-in at Frida’s bakery 9700 Ulmerton Rd. Largo. Stop by early at noon to fellowship and grab a sandwich or a snack or just come by later to meet up with the group. We will be leaving around

Looking for Good Movie?

I don't go to too many movies. It's a world I don't live in. But I heard The Grace Card advertised on a local station and I think I'll check it out. I love the title! I love that it is about people who struggle, because we all do. And I especially love that it's about grace, God's grace. Can't wait to see it Feb. 25. Check the site to see if it's playing at a theater near you . Check out the trailer by clicking below and also the info on sending a Grace Card.

Well, I Never.......

I was shocked recently when a relative told me she never owned a pair of backless shoes. I cracked up when I was in a ladies' room and overheard a young woman say "Personally, I've never seen a wrap-around skirt". And at the doctor's office the other day, a woman who had to be at least mid-twenties said she had pumped her own gas for the first time in her life just that day. So I asked some friends to send me one or more things that they have never done. I wasn't looking for thrills, major achievements, or things we all dream about but never do. I was looking for simple or everyday things that we probably think most people have done. My personal contributions to this list are: I have never seen the movie "Titanic". I have never been around a newborn. I've never ridden a motorcycle. Here are the responses I've received to date from others: Never used an ATM. Never had an alcoholic drink (except communion wine) Never been in a casino

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